Head of Science

(*DCA rates are approximately £1,000 higher than national MPS)

We are looking for an exceptional teacher of Science, able to teach to KS5, with a proven track record of examination success to lead this growing department.

Our students are highly aspirational and are determined to succeed in science. We are looking for the right candidate to help them achieve their ambitions.

You will have the ability to inspire and communicate outstanding practice to department members and motivate students using your knowledge and enthusiasm of the subject.

The Djanogly City Technology College opened in 1989 and became the Djanogly City Academy in 2003. Primarily serving the residents of Hyson Green, the Academy is located on two sites. The Gregory Boulevard site is housed in a stunning, state-of-the-art building, designed by Norman Foster. The Sherwood Road site occupies a modern purpose built building with excellent facilities.

In April 2014, the Torch Academy Gateway Trust began working with Djanogly City Academy to help develop the academy further, ensuring the very best outcomes for all its students.

The Djanogly City Academy has a very clear and distinctive ethos. Our culture is highly aspirational, centred on our passionate belief that every child can succeed. We encourage staff to be creative, independent and ambitious. We expect them to challenge and inspire our students, providing high quality learning experiences that motivate students to be the very best they can. High standards and academic rigour underpin our daily work.

We value commitment, independence and courtesy from all of our students. We demand the very highest standards and in return we nurture and respect student ideas and opinions. We have a clear message to guide all students in their daily lives; Work Hard, Be Kind.

The Torch Academy Gateway Trust (TAGT) is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust Group based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group, comprising Toot Hill School, Meden School and Nottingham Free School, is committed to providing high quality education to all of our students, regardless of their backgrounds. TAGT is also currently working in partnership with Nottingham University Samworth Academy and the Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology.

With a range of schools in the trust serving a variety of different communities, opportunities for career progression and wider professional experiences are extensive. We have outstanding CPD provision across our schools, supported by our Teaching School Alliance, which links 23 schools together, sharing effective practice and developing new models for staff development. We also have a unique programme designed to provide middle and senior leaders with all the skills required to develop their careers.

Closing Date 9:00am on Monday 15th February 2016
Interview Dates: Interviews will be held week beginning 22nd February 2016

How to Apply

Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form along with a covering letter addressed to Mr. Hooker, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to hm.vesey@djanogly.notts.sch.uk or by post, for the attention of Mr. Hooker, to the following address:

C/o Helen Vesey
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 6ND

Application forms

These can be downloaded from the school website www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk. Wherever possible, please provide email addresses for your referees.